Hutchinson's bank Aug 26

[davholla3]

In greater London Hoverflies numbers are down but Hutchinson's bank doesn't seem to be affected
Chrysotoxum bicinctum (f)
5T2A7405-CR3_DxO_DeepPRIME -1Hoverflyv3 by davholla2002, on Flickr
Female Batman Hoverfly Myathropa florea Hutchinson's bank 01/08/2026

From
"https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/invertebrates/flies/batman-hoverfly"
The Batman hoverfly is commonly found in wooded areas across the UK and will visit gardens. They feed on the pollen and nectar of a range of flowers, from blackthorn in spring to umbellifers in summer and ivy in autumn. Look out for them basking on leaves or hovering in sunbeams. Their aquatic larvae develop in water-filled holes and crevices in trees, but adults can lay eggs in just about any container with some standing water. They've even been known to use compost and wet cow dung. If you create a hoverfly lagoon in your garden, there's a good chance you'll attract this species.

5T2A7357-CR3_DxO_DeepPRIME -1hoverflyv3 by davholla2002, on Flickr

Possibly Genus Eurithia, Hutchinson's bank

5T2A7367-CR3_DxO_DeepPRIME -1Flyv3 by davholla2002, on Flickr

Aricia agestis
Brown Argus
Hutchinson's Bank

5T2A7502-CR3_DxO_DeepPRIME -1SmallBluev4 by davholla2002, on Flickr

 

[Jeff1567 67]

A good set ....